Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees
Orchestras for All Closing date: Thu, 01 Oct 2026
- Part time
- Unpaid
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
As Orchestras for All celebrates its 15 years milestone, we're looking ahead with a bold ambition and launching the recruitment for a new Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees to drive forward our next strategy. Working in partnership with a fellow Co-Chair, who is an alum of the charity's programmes, they will play a crucial leadership role, the charity's mission to make music accessible to young people from all backgrounds.
Together, the Co-Chairs will provide energising leadership to the Board, creating a culture of ambition and accountability, underpinned by our values of inclusivity, ownership and collaboration. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate, purpose-driven team and help guide the charity through its next phase of growth and impact.
We especially encourage individuals with backgrounds and life experiences that reflect the young people we support to apply, particularly those who are underrepresented in our team and the wider orchestral sector.
Location: UK-wide.
Remuneration: This is a voluntary role, reasonable expenses will be covered
Time commitment: up to three days a month.
Deadline to apply: 09.00am, Friday 1 October.
To apply: please visit https://www.orchestrasforall.org/join-the-team
Job Requirements
What we're looking for:
Strategic thinking: Ability to contribute to and shape clear, ambitious organisational strategy and direction.
Charity insight: Knowledge and understanding of the charity sector and the opportunities and challenges it presents.
Music education passion: An understanding of, or strong enthusiasm for, music education and its transformative impact on young people.
People-centred approach: A commitment to prioritising wellbeing and creating a supportive, inclusive culture.
Governance: A solid understanding of good governance principles and the responsibilities of trusteeship.
Ambition: A drive to help the organisation grow its reach, impact, and influence.
Interpersonal skills: Strong people skills, from inspiring leadership to effective and constructive conflict resolution.
Accessibility commitment: A genuine dedication to improving access, inclusion, and equity in all aspects of the organisation's work.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership and governance, strategic oversight, Board management, representation and advocacy and Co-Chairship of the Board. For full responsibilities, please see the application pack on our website.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Charity
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Thu, 01 Oct 2026
- Location: Remote
How to Apply
Via our website https://www.orchestrasforall.org/join-the-team
- Contact name: Nick Thorne
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Orchestras for All
Orchestras for All (OFA) believes that all young people should be able to access the life-changing experience of group music-making, whatever their circumstances. Our charity breaks down barriers to music-making across the UK with the aim that young people will have increased access to high-quality, consistent provision of ensemble music-making opportunities, and will be better equipped with the life skills, confidence and self-awareness they need to fulfil their aspirations.